Books for Girls in 3rd Grade

Our mission is making literacy accessible to all children, because reading opens doors to endless possibilities. Find the best books for girls in 3rd grade featuring inspiring heroines and empowering adventures. These children’s books for ages 7-8 combine girl-powered stories with grade-appropriate reading levels perfect for elementary students.

I Can Do Magic

Susy is eleven years old and has a big dream - she wants to become a magician! But there’s a problem: she doesn’t know any tricks, she has no fancy costume, and she doesn’t have any magic tools. With her clever dog Mak by her side, Susy searches her house for everything she needs. Can a rice basket, an old sheet, and a chopstick really help Susy become the Queen of Magic?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do books with strong female characters help girls in 3rd grade become confident readers?

Books for girls 3rd grade readers enjoy featuring strong female protagonists help girls see themselves as capable, which directly supports reading identity and motivation. Stanovich (1986) showed through the Matthew Effect that motivated readers read more, and more reading leads to stronger skills in a compounding cycle. When girls ages 7-8 encounter characters who solve problems, show courage, and persevere, they are more likely to view themselves as readers and choose to read independently. On Bookbot, girl books for third graders are available on the website, with many titles free to read, and are leveled so every child experiences success.

What reading level should books for girls ages 7-8 be at?

Books for girls ages 7-8 should match the child’s current decoding ability, which in third grade typically includes multi-syllable words, advanced vowel patterns, and increasingly complex sentence structures. Chall (1983) identified this as the stage when children transition from ’learning to read’ to ‘reading to learn,’ so girl picture books for 3rd grade need to be challenging enough to build skills while remaining enjoyable. Bookbot’s books for girls 3rd grade follow a structured scope and sequence informed by Ehri et al. (2001), ensuring each book is matched to the right phonics level.

How can parents use books for girls in 3rd grade to build a lasting reading habit?

Parents can use girl books for third graders to build a lasting reading habit by helping children choose stories that match both their interests and their reading level, then creating consistent daily reading time. Research from the UChicago digital library study shows that access to a library of books significantly improves literacy outcomes. On Bookbot, books for girls ages 7-8 are available on the website, with many titles free to read, making daily practice easy and accessible. For more strategies, see our guide on laying the foundations for a love of reading.

Where can I find books for girls in 3rd grade to read online?

Bookbot offers books for girls 3rd grade readers on the website, with many titles free to read. Each girl book for third graders follows a phonics-based progression grounded in research from the National Reading Panel (2000), featuring empowering stories with female protagonists across themes like adventure, friendship, and creativity.